Washington, D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, over 100 diamonds valued as part of the infamous jewels of the Russian royal family have gone missing en route from Soviet Russia to the United States. The gems, addressed to Comrade Martens, self-proclaimed Soviet ambassador to America, were intercepted by customs authorities in New York on July 2.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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